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Metter Elementary School

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Metter Elementary School ranks 683 rd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

683^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Metter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Metter, Georgia, part of the Candler County School District. With 993 students, the school has consistently underperformed the state average on standardized tests, ranking 683 out of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools with a 2-star rating.

Metter Elementary's test scores lag significantly behind the state averages, with only 23.2% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 26.4% in math, compared to 34.9% and 44.3% statewide. The school also has extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.15% to 91.54% over the past few years, much higher than the state average. Additionally, Metter Elementary spends between $8,216 and $8,429 per student, lower than the state average and many nearby schools, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.7 to 15.2.

When compared to nearby schools like North Tattnall Elementary, Swainsboro Primary, and Sallie Zetterower Elementary, Metter Elementary generally performs worse on test scores, has higher poverty levels, and lower per-student spending. This suggests the school may be facing more significant challenges that require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population.

994

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,224

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439

(912) 685-5050

District: Candler County

Students who attend Metter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Metter Middle School
High:	Metter High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.3%

African American:

27.2%

Hispanic:

21.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2012 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (35% vs 42% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Georgia avg42%

683^rd of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 3 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

137^th of 206Candler County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	39.9	683 of 1238	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	689 of 1248	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.9	726 of 1242	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.2	802 of 1244	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.5	730 of 1214	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.8	764 of 1234	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.3	703 of 1209	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	59.7	587 of 1231	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.5	384 of 1225	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.3	607 of 1201	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.0	415 of 1212	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.0	587 of 1183	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	79.2	182 of 1133	83.9%	★★★★☆
2008	55.9	564 of 1134	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.3	568 of 1125	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	68.2	387 of 1101	64.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science47%+4 vs state

Mathematics35%-10 vs state

English Language Arts30%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Metter Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Metter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5050	994	69	14.4	100.0%	450 (45.3%)	270 (27.2%)	217 (21.8%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.9%)	39.9	683^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	44.8%		40.3	689^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.8%	6	23.2	32.9	32.7	26.4	27.6	50.7	47.3	$15,224	$1,656	$13,568
Portal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	328 Grady St S	Portal	30450	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8340	422	29	14.6	94.3%	261 (61.8%)	114 (27.0%)	20 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	66	375^th of 1238 public elementary schools	69.7%		61.9	436^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.1%	61	36.4	49.3	36.1	60.6	71.0	47.5	41.0	$16,107	$774	$15,333
Twin City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	162 Parrish Pond Rd	Twin City	30471	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 763-2253	515	38	13.5	82.9%	337 (65.4%)	132 (25.6%)	20 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	66.8	368^th of 1238 public elementary schools	70.3%		70.8	337^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.0%	31	42.7	40.5	50.0	48.8	41.7	66.7	56.4	$13,296	$1,345	$11,950
Langston Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8700	647	52	12.4	100.0%	103 (15.9%)	396 (61.2%)	108 (16.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.6%)	13.4	1123^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	9.3%		14	1118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.4%	5	28.9	13.7	17.2	22.9	12.6	8.8	7.8	$16,280	$1,048	$15,232
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	421 W Main St	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8680	712	48	14.8	78.8%	307 (43.1%)	328 (46.1%)	37 (5.2%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	57.9	463^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	62.6%		59.3	457^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.4%	6	30.3	50.5	47.3	38.3	54.4	47.7	41.3	$15,737	$821	$14,916
Mattie Lively Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 Debbie Dr	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8760	607	48	12.5	100.0%	204 (33.6%)	303 (49.9%)	62 (10.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	39.2	701^st of 1238 public elementary schools	43.4%		36.2	751^st of 1248 public elementary schools	39.8%	50	26.7	33.3	30.4	34.8	33.3	43.0	41.8	$17,734	$2,016	$15,718
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Cawana Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8800	689	50	13.6	100.0%	167 (24.2%)	390 (56.6%)	60 (8.7%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (8.0%)	30.7	824^th of 1238 public elementary schools	33.4%		30.1	853^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	31.7%	29	25.9	23.1	27.4	29.3	48.4	35.4	22.5	$16,170	$885	$15,286
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	239 Beasley Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8780	602	43	14.0	100.0%	132 (21.9%)	395 (65.6%)	36 (6.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	30 (5.0%)	19.1	1014^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.1%		30.8	839^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.8%	175	17.3	16.5	22.7	29.8	25.6	22.7	26.7	$15,819	$1,221	$14,598
Swainsboro Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	308 Tiger Trl	Swainsboro	30401	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 237-8302	833	60	13.9	100.0%	342 (41.1%)	334 (40.1%)	106 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$13,849	$1,566	$12,283
Swainsboro Elementary School	Public	3-5	258 Tiger Trl	Swainsboro	30401	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 237-7266	627	49	12.8	100.0%	258 (41.1%)	276 (44.0%)	61 (9.7%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.1%)	25.6	917^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.9%		29.1	870^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.3%	47	27.9	23.2	29.5	34.6	22.7	17.9	30.4	$12,918	$1,258	$11,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Metter Elementary School

Is Metter Elementary School a good school?

Metter Elementary School ranks 683^rd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Metter Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 994 students attended Metter Elementary School.

What district is Metter Elementary School in?

Candler County

What is the racial makeup of Metter Elementary School?

Students at Metter Elementary School are 45% White, 27% African American, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Metter Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Metter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Metter Middle School
High : Metter High School

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